{"id":49675,"date":"2024-03-27T10:42:52","date_gmt":"2024-03-27T07:42:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/?p=49675"},"modified":"2024-03-28T15:44:54","modified_gmt":"2024-03-28T12:44:54","slug":"why-cant-i-get-pregnant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/why-cant-i-get-pregnant\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Can&#8217;t I Get Pregnant?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you find your soulmate and unite your lives, starting a family becomes a natural desire, and eventually expanding your family by having children is something you aspire to. The arrival of a baby sometimes happens as a planned event and sometimes as a surprise. Some couples are fortunate enough to conceive during the first few months of trying to conceive. However, some couples may have difficulties in their inability to conceive despite having unprotected intercourse for a long time. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therefore, there are times when some women who want to become mothers ponder, \u2018Why can&#8217;t I get pregnant?\u2019. Individuals may feel sceptical about infertility when they have tried without success. However, there can be various reasons underlying this situation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, what prevents pregnancy and what are the factors that hinder conception? Let&#8217;s explore together.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/why-cant-i-get-pregnant\/#Why_Cant_I_Get_Pregnant\" title=\"Why Can&#8217;t I Get Pregnant?\">Why Can&#8217;t I Get Pregnant?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/why-cant-i-get-pregnant\/#When_Can_You_Say_%E2%80%98I_Cant_Get_Pregnant\" title=\"When Can You Say \u2018I Can&#8217;t Get Pregnant\u2019?\">When Can You Say \u2018I Can&#8217;t Get Pregnant\u2019?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/why-cant-i-get-pregnant\/#How_Does_Pregnancy_Occur\" title=\"How Does Pregnancy Occur?\">How Does Pregnancy Occur?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/why-cant-i-get-pregnant\/#What_Are_the_Reasons_for_Not_Getting_Pregnant\" title=\"What Are the Reasons for Not Getting Pregnant?\">What Are the Reasons for Not Getting Pregnant?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/why-cant-i-get-pregnant\/#Reasons_Related_to_the_Mother-to-be\" title=\"Reasons Related to the Mother-to-be\">Reasons Related to the Mother-to-be<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/why-cant-i-get-pregnant\/#Reasons_Related_to_the_Father-to-be\" title=\"Reasons Related to the Father-to-be\">Reasons Related to the Father-to-be<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Cant_I_Get_Pregnant\"><\/span><b>Why Can&#8217;t I Get Pregnant?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In today&#8217;s world, about 15% of couples trying to conceive through natural means fail to achieve pregnancy. There are various reasons why pregnancy may be difficult or fail to occur at all. In these cases, it is necessary to investigate what obstacles prevent pregnancy through certain tests and examinations. These obstacles can be congenital or related to an illness, or they can arise due to environmental factors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In some cases, medication or surgical intervention may be necessary to address the underlying causes and enable conception. However, it&#8217;s also common for couples to become prematurely anxious. In situations where pregnancy does not occur, it&#8217;s not advisable to immediately jump to the conclusion of infertility. Even if all conditions seem favourable, conception may not always happen. This does not necessarily mean that you are unable to conceive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Can_You_Say_%E2%80%98I_Cant_Get_Pregnant\"><\/span><b>When Can You Say \u2018I Can&#8217;t Get Pregnant\u2019?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a couple to say, \u2018We can&#8217;t conceive,\u2019 three conditions must first be met correctly and fully.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>1. Adequate Time<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conception is not something that occurs with every sexual encounter coinciding with ovulation. The likelihood of conception occurring within a month is approximately 20-25%. Therefore, waiting for one year for individuals under 35 years old and six months for those over 35 years old without trying to conceive through unprotected intercourse may not be considered a sufficient amount of time. However, if these periods have passed without success, it may be appropriate to consult a doctor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>2. Regular Intercourse<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regular intercourse plays a significant role in increasing the chances of pregnancy. Experts recommend engaging in unprotected intercourse at least twice a week. Especially for individuals with an average menstrual cycle of 28 days, having intercourse between the 10th and 16th days from the first day of menstruation significantly increases the success rate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>3. Correct Intercourse<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to adequate time and regular intercourse, the correct execution of sexual intercourse between couples is essential for conception. Here, more important than the position is ensuring that the man&#8217;s sperm cells reach the woman&#8217;s vagina.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If these three conditions are met \u2013 in other words, if adequate time has been tried, intercourse has been regular and correctly performed, but pregnancy has not occurred after a period of 12 months \u2013 it may be appropriate to consult a specialist doctor to conduct a detailed investigation into the reasons for not being able to conceive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_Pregnancy_Occur\"><\/span><b>How Does Pregnancy Occur?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pregnancy occurs when the egg cell encounters a sperm cell in the fallopian tubes, fertilisation occurs, and the fertilised embryo progresses through the tubes and implants in the uterus. Any problems in the woman&#8217;s reproductive organs or the man&#8217;s reproductive system that prevent the completion of this cycle will also prevent pregnancy. Therefore, reasons for both women and men should be investigated separately.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Reasons_for_Not_Getting_Pregnant\"><\/span><b>What Are the Reasons for Not Getting Pregnant?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Various problems related to the production of egg cells, the production and transmission of sperm cells, or the meeting and merging of egg and sperm cells may prevent pregnancy. Therefore, the reasons for not getting pregnant will differ for women and men.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reasons_Related_to_the_Mother-to-be\"><\/span><b>Reasons Related to the Mother-to-be<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women&#8217;s reproductive systems are much more complex than men&#8217;s, which means there can be many reasons why pregnancy is prevented by the woman.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ovulation problems: If a woman experiences the absence of menstruation or irregular menstruation, a mature egg cell suitable for fertilisation may not be obtained.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blockages in the fallopian tubes: If both tubes are closed, the egg cell cannot meet the sperm cell, and fertilisation cannot occur.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low egg reserve: Especially in older women, a decrease in the egg reserves in the ovaries reduces the chance of fertilisation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physiological problems in the uterus: Structural abnormalities such as double uterus, half uterus, or curtains in the uterus.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uterine adhesions: Adenomyosis is where uterine cells adhere to the uterine wall.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Endometriosis: Adhesions occurring in the fallopian tubes can lead to blockages and prevent fertilisation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excessive secretion of the milk hormone (prolactin): This condition, also known as hyperprolactinemia, can cause ovulation problems in women and thus prevent pregnancy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Infections: Infections occurring in the reproductive organs can adversely affect fertility.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thyroid hormone disorders such as hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, or goitre: Disturbances in hormone levels can prevent ovulation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Polycystic ovary syndrome and fibroids: These are problems that can lead to failure to ovulate and blockage in the fallopian tubes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reasons_Related_to_the_Father-to-be\"><\/span><b>Reasons Related to the Father-to-be<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If pregnancy does not occur due to reasons related to the man, the man&#8217;s sperm cell will be examined. There can be many reasons why pregnancy is prevented by the man.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Testicular tumours<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Undeveloped sperm ducts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Testicular trauma<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Varicocele (enlargement of the veins in the testicles)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cystic fibrosis: A genetic disease that affects the function of organs&#8217; exocrine glands, leading to dysfunction.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hydrocele: The accumulation of fluid between the membranes surrounding the testicles, causing an excess of fluid accumulation and hindering the function of the testicles.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Azoospermia (absence of sperm cells in semen)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low sperm count: A decrease in the number of sperm cells in the semen reduces the chance of fertilisation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Structural abnormalities in sperm cells<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Motility of existing sperm cells: Poorly mobile sperm cells reduce the chance of fertilisation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Erectile dysfunction<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Testicular infections<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Retrograde ejaculation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hormonal disorders<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cancer treatment and medication use<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smoking and alcohol consumption<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The information obtained from the necessary examinations of both the mother-to-be and father-to-be will shed light on the question of \u2018Why can&#8217;t I get pregnant?\u2019. Based on the results, methods such as egg tracking for women, medication for men, or artificial insemination for women may be attempted to achieve pregnancy. However, before resorting to these measures, it is essential to ensure that an adequate amount of time has passed for pregnancy to occur, and impatience should be avoided.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you find your soulmate and unite your lives, starting a family becomes a natural desire, and eventually expanding your family by having children&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":77147,"featured_media":49676,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[495,522],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-49675","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-getting-pregnant","category-challenges","article","has-background","has-excerpt","has-avatar","has-author","has-date","has-comment-count","has-category-meta","has-read-more","thumbnail-"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49675","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/77147"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=49675"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49675\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":49677,"href":"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49675\/revisions\/49677"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/49676"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=49675"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=49675"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=49675"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}